Girls on the Run Coach - Largo

Cause Areas

When

Sun Sep 25, 2016 03:00 PM - Sat Dec 10, 2016 04:30 PM

Where

1901 119th St NLargo, FL33778

One of our girls at the 2015 Fall 5k!

About

Girls on the Run is looking for some *amazing* women to be Coaches this fall season in Sarasota! Coaching a Girls on the Run team is the most rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run. You get to experience the program first hand, feel a sense of accomplishment that you have made a difference in the lives of girls and have a ton of fun with your team of coaches and incredible girls.

Coach is a volunteer position that works with a team of coaches to facilitate the Girls on the Run curriculum to program participants. This position works closely with the Council Director and entails approximately 4 hours per week with additional time required on two to three weekend days for: training; a community race event; and for First Aid/CPR training, if necessary.

Major responsibilities include: preparing, organizing, and supervising the weekly lessons; leading the program participants through each lesson; serving as a role model and mentor; coaching program participants on proper stretching, running form, hydration and sports nutrition; attending a community running race with program participants and other volunteers; attending 1 Mid Season Coach Appreciation Meeting; interacting with parents of program participants; and understanding and believing in the mission of the organization and program.

Girls on the Run is an afterschool program that lasts for 10 weeks and uses training for a 5k to teach life skills.